Charity Golf Tournaments and Golf Tournament Planning

On June 3 enjoy a private event open only to our VIP Guests, Sponsors and Celebrities. Enjoy an intimate evening of food, drink and conversation. The star-studded Legends pairing party begins Friday, June 4, 2010, where the golf teams will receive their weekend tee times. Some of the sports legends attending include Gale Sayers, Vida Blue, Ken Houston, Ken Griffy Sr., Jim Plunkett, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Calvin Murphy, Dave Wilcox, Mark Rypien, Lem Barney, Leroy Kelly, Meadowlark Lemon, Mel Renfro, Al Joiner, and many more!

Two days of golf will take place at the beautiful LakeRidge Golf Course in Reno on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6. Golfers who participate will be paired with a celebrity and invited to the star-studded pairings party on Friday, June 4 at the EDGE Nightclub, at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino. Space for the golf tournament is limited, so reserve your spot early by calling (916) 871-5911. Limited parking will be available at LakeRidge Golf Course. The course is only open to participating golfers, sponsors and invited guests. Course is otherwise closed to the general public.

On Saturday, June 5, try to bluff some of the greatest sports and poker legends during the Legends of the Game Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino. A celebrity will be seated at each poker table at the start of the tournament. Poker players who knock out a sports legend will go home with an autographed shirt right off the legend’s back. This event is open to the general public, come out and put your skills to the test. For more information call (775) 826-2121, or go directly to the Peppermill web site: www.PeppermillReno.com. Gallery seating requires a pass in advance, contact legendsofthegame@charter.net for information.

Proceeds from the weekend’s events will be donated to Reno Philanthropist Evelyn Mount’s Community Outreach Program. Evelyn Mount has been feeding the area’s hungry from her home for more than 40 years. Other charities receiving donations include the Northern Nevada Food Bank, and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northern Nevada. “This is an exciting event that brings together some of the greatest legendary players in football, baseball, basketball, and boxing, as well as stars from the screen, to help those in need,” said Scott Hampton, CEO of Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour.

This event will include food and beverages. There will also be plenty of prizes, auction items and raffle items, which means you’re likely to not walk away empty handed! For more information, or to register, visit our website at www.step2reno.org.